Fishing conditions for Lake Cumberland (fishing)
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Biting score
The best time for fishing is all day long
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Now, July 29
10:56 AM
humidity
63%uv index
0lowcloud cover
15%visibility
24kmmoon rise
18:59AMmoon
new moon
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Lake Cumberland (fishing) Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Lake Cumberland (fishing), United States, according to the solunar forecast, is high, which leads to a good bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Today (2 AM peak), Tomorrow (2 AM peak) and Monday (5 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Lake Cumberland (fishing).
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 81°F (27°C). Sunrise today: 05:42 AM, sunset: 07:51 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is mostly clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 6 mph (2.7 m/s), with gusts reaching 9.1 mph (4.05 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.88 inHg (759 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 6:59 PM and moonset at 4:30 AM.
About this spot
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Lake Cumberland (fishing) Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Lake Cumberland (fishing), United States, according to the solunar forecast, is high, which leads to a good bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Today (2 AM peak), Tomorrow (2 AM peak) and Monday (5 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Lake Cumberland (fishing).
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 81°F (27°C). Sunrise today: 05:42 AM, sunset: 07:51 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is mostly clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 6 mph (2.7 m/s), with gusts reaching 9.1 mph (4.05 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.88 inHg (759 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 6:59 PM and moonset at 4:30 AM.
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About this spot
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026Lake Cumberland is a 65,000-acre reservoir in Wayne and Russell counties, Kentucky, one of the largest reservoirs east of the Mississippi River and one of the premier multi-species fishing lakes in the eastern United States. Its deep, clear water, dramatic limestone bluffs, and diverse sport fish population including striped bass, walleye, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and catfish make it a benchmark Kentucky fishing destination drawing anglers from across the region. Spot Features: Lake Cumberland is a massive 65,000-acre reservoir on the Cumberland River in Wayne and Russell counties, Kentucky, featuring dramatic limestone cliffs, deep clear water, and diverse habitat that supports an exceptional multi-species fishery. Striped bass are targeted by trolling or jigging near schools of shad in open water, walleye are caught by trolling crankbaits and jig-and-minnow rigs at depth, bass anglers work the rocky bluffs and coves with crankbaits and soft plastics. Multiple marinas provide excellent boat access. Seasonality: Largemouth bass and smallmouth bass are active year-round at Lake Cumberland, with the best action in spring during the spawning period and in fall. Striped bass school in open water year-round with the best action in fall and winter when they chase shad to the surface. Walleye fishing peaks in spring during the spawning run and in fall. Channel catfish and flathead catfish are active through the warmer months.
